pukupuk
adverb
1
(sound imitation of the heart or a kerosene lamp) throbbing, beating, palpitating
2
fluttering, flickering, or sputtering
• ebala ekatau pukupuk
my heart is throbbing, palpitating
• elomarit ekwam otabaasa ngesi nen ebalar pukupuk
air has entered the lamp that is why it is flickering
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